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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.11, 1,614.79 and 672.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.11, 1,614.79 and 672.85 is: 928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.11 : 1,614.79 = 672.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.11/1,614.79 = 672.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.11x = 1,614.79 × 672.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.11x = 1,086,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,514.31/1,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.56

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